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Farthing Token - Harrison and Co.

Location Ireland
Year 1849
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Reference(s) Withers 2#6500, Batty#1536
Obverse description Central device comprising a bouquet of three floral sprigs — a thistle (left), a rose (upper right), and a shamrock (lower left) — symbolising Scotland, England, and Ireland respectively, all rising from a common stem. The surrounding legend is arranged in two curved lines, with a toothed border encircling the entire design.
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Reverse description The central field bears a five-line legend identifying the issuer and business address, with the uppermost and lowermost lines curved to follow the circular format. The peripheral legend around the border repeats the firm name and location. A toothed border frames the design.
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Reverse lettering HARRISON & CO SUCCESSORS TO J. BEWLEY LOWR GEORGES ST KINGSTOWN
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